Tag Archives: burnout
Well Lived
My first reaction reading this article When ‘treat yourself’ goes too far: 6 self-care mistakes you might be making was this is some BS, has the author not heard of moderation? It was also good to know I was not the … Continue reading
Unlimited Vacation Days
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I have never been very good about using all my vacation time. I feel guilty both about not maintaining work/life balance and for burdening my co-workers when I’m away. We’re moving to…
Difficult Situations
The origami frog fluttered out of my career journal. When I unwrapped and smoothed it out, it revealed notes from a work shop I had taken during graduate school that still apply today. The page read: Positive ways to handle conflict … Continue reading
Dare to Recharge – Let me Reintroduce myself
Real life confession: I have never read the book “Daring Greatly” by Brown. Yes, I know she’s a social worker and a damn good one. Though I digress, I checked the book out when it came in at the … Continue reading
Self-Care: Pages of a Career Journal
It is common in my organization for people to disclose their illness when calling in sick. I don’t mind doing this when it’s something mundane, like a cold. But sometimes one has personal issues that you don’t feel like telling … Continue reading
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